‘The Senators, fully aware that the Sabres got to the top this year by feasting on opponents’ mistakes, are playing smart hockey. They break out along the boards and they don’t take shots that might be blocked at the point and lead to odd-man breaks. But most of all, they play the game with blazing speed. Before the series, some analysts suggested that the Sabres’ speed might be too much for the Senators to handle. But where were they looking to find a slow Senator? The only place you find those in Ottawa is in the Senate.’